Junior Accountant (Finance)

TL;DR

Junior Accountant (Finance): Managing daily accounts payable and receivable workflows across multiple divisions with an accent on transaction accuracy, invoice processing, and vendor/customer reconciliation. Focus on maintaining clean financial records, supporting month-end close processes, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Etobicoke, Ontario (4 days/week onsite)

Salary: CA$45,000–CA$55,000 + Annual Bonus

Company

A profitable, family-run group of companies operating in the industrial packaging and distribution sector across North America.

What you will do

• Process high-volume AP and AR transactions, including invoice entry and PO matching.
• Manage customer invoicing and apply incoming payments accurately.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve billing issues with customer service.
• Perform month-end tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure data integrity across divisions.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, AP/AR, or bookkeeping, or a recent graduate with relevant work experience.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits, credits, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel, including sorting, filtering, and lookups.
• Must be able to work onsite in Etobicoke, Ontario, 4 days per week.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor Prophet 21, SAP, or QuickBooks.
• Exposure to product-based or distribution business environments.
• Experience supporting audit preparation or month-end close cycles.
• Previous co-op or internship experience on an accounting team.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package included.
• Annual Bonus Plan.
• Stable, profitable work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Practical, no-politics, get-it-done culture.